Research: Epidemiology and control of plant pathogens that cause soilborne and foliar diseases of rice and vegetables in and near the Everglades Agricultural Area and other parts of the world. The research program includes a balance of laboratory and field studies to assess plant diseases quantitatively and qualitatively, and their biological, chemical and cultural control.

Extension: Conduct extension programs to diagnose rice and vegetable diseases; communicate and demonstrate research findings to growers and the general public through field days, open house and newsletters; and to educate growers, students, general public and other clientele about plant diseases and general agriculture through seminars, workshops, field tours, and invited talks.

International Activities: I have presented invited lectures in Brazil, Colombia, Philippines and Venezuela, and have traveled to several other countries in a research-related capacity. Currently, I have cooperative research in Colombia (CIAT) and Brazil (Universidade de Uberlandia and EMBRAPA).

Datnoff, L. E., Nemec, S., and Pernezny, K. 1995. Biological control of Fusarium crown and root rot of tomato in Florida using Trichoderma harizanum and Glomus intraradices. Biol. Control 5:427-431.

Extramural funding since 1993: $365,088; Funding has come from USDA, USAID, International Research Centers such as CIAT and IRRI, Foundations, University of Florida, local commodity groups and chemical companies.

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